Reader Suggestions: Activities in Houston

Bouncing Bears

Address 6526 FM 2920, Spring , Texas 77379 Map, Tel 281-257-9696 Call, Website

Kids indoor bounce facility. Cheap and great for when the weather is bad. more

Cockrell Butterfly Center @ the Houston Museum of Natural Science

Address One Hermann Circle Drive Houston, TX 77030-1799 Map, Tel (713) 639-4629 Call, Website

My daughter is 4 and we have been to that place at least 10 times this past year. It's GORGEOUS and it always keeps her entertained because although she's not supposed to touch the butterflies, she waits for one to land on her. Brings a smile every time. :o) more

Dewberry Farms

Address 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423 Map, Tel (281) 934-3276 Call, Website

Fun outdoors with lots of activities to do! more

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Reliant Center)

Address One Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054 Map, Tel 832 667 1080 Call, Website

There are animals and displays that are good for kids of all ages as well as adults. My 13 month old son LOVED the bee keepers' display, as well as the petting zoo. more

Houston New Moms

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This free directory of resources for moms of babies and toddlers includes lots of options for indoor and outdoor places to play that the littlest travelers will enjoy more

Houston Zoo

Address 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston Texas Map, Website

The Houston zoo is great. Lots of animals w/plenty of trees/shrubbery to make even the hottest Texas summer days more comfortable. more

Johnson Space Center, Houston

Address 1601 NASA Parkway Houston, Texas 77058 Map, Tel (281) 244-2100 Call, Website

This is a fantastic activity for kid! Great interactive activities and tours. more

Minute Maid Park - Home of the Astros

Address 501 Crawford Street Houston, Texas, 77002 Map, Tel 713-259-8000 Call, Website

We love attending Astros Games at Minute Maid Park - we can buy kids tickets for $1 in the Outfield Deck! The "Minute Maid Squeeze Play" area along the right field line is a fun place for kids to play. The train is activated when the Astros hit a homerun - my boys are always excited when that happens! The Chick-fil-a cow usually makes an appearance in the stands as well and they love seeing him. Bathrooms have adequate diaper changing stations. more

Noah's Ark Pool

Address 3663 Westcenter Dr, Houston, TX Map, Tel (713) 781-9195? Call, Website

This is a splash park made for young kids built around a Noah's Ark theme. It's sectioned off from the larger pool but access to both pools is available with one admission. It is very family friendly with a snack bar and showers. My family loved it! more

Parks in Kingwood

There are several different parks and tons of walking trails in Kingwood, Tx. It offers a variety of different tasks to do for kids of all ages. more

pump it up

Address 7620 Katy Freeway #415 Houston, TX 77024 Map, Tel (713) 686-7867 Call, Website

it get them active they can bounce and jump around all over the place even slide down long balloon slides more

The Houston Aquarium

Address 410 Bagby, Houston, Tx 77002 Map, Tel 713-223-FISH (3474) Call, Website

The Houston Aquarium was a great trip for my granddaughters. They loved every moment.
Bring an extra change of clothes or a towel so they can fully enjoy the water sprays that come out of the cement outside! Houston is hot so be sure everyone wears footwear outside on the cement also. There's dining, games, rides and be sure to look for coupons before you go.
It's a beautiful building in the heart of Houston. more

TX Renaissance Festival

Address 21778 FM 1774 Plantersville, TX 77363 Map, Website

This is a huge area with tons of fun activities for kids. Elephant rides to archery to watching jousting and falconry. My girls love all the costumes and "fancy dresses" the people wear. more

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